RULES FAQ - Answers to frequently asked rules questions will be here! --- Q: Can you have more than one unit in either arena? A: YES! You can have any number of units in play. Q: Can you explain Taking the Initiative again? A: Each round, one player is able to take the action "Take the Initiative". When a player does, they take (or maintain) control of the Initiative marker. The player with the Initiative gets to take the first action in the next round. However, when a player Takes the Initiative, they must pass all subsequent actions that round. If a player has already Taken the Initiative that round, their opponent is not allowed to take that action that round. Q: How do named characters & Uniqueness work? A: Units with a star next to their name are Unique. Each player may only have one copy of a unique CARD in play - but you can have two different versions of the same "character" in play. For example, you may two different Luke Skywalkers in play if they are different cards with different subtitles.
If i take the initiative during the action phase and my opponent then for example decides to play a card, can i also continue making actions or do i have to wait until he passes to go to the next phase? Like am i basically locked out of the action phase if i decide to steal/retain the initiative
After taking the Initiative, your only action left is PASS. Your opponent takes non-pass action, you respond with pass, they take another non-pass action and you pass again, then they pass and you pass, the condition for ending the action phase is met so you move on to the regroup phase. You normally steal or keep the Initiative if you have no non-pass action left to maximize your turn. Unless later in the game maybe you want to go first next to deal lethal damage to the base and win the game or whatever that you're willing to give up your whole action phase that round.@@italianobergs
Thanks for the demo! It helped me understand how to exhaust the correct number of facedown resources to pay the costs of playing cards and using abilities.
Another excellent how to play video. I loved playing Star Wars Destiny. And this is very similar. I’m definitely going ALL IN next year on Star Wars unlimited.
This video was FANTASTIC! The explanation, the cadence of the instructions, the breakdown with art, and at last the game sample. Thanks so much for this! Subbed!!
Looks really interesting. I like the commander-like feel (with the aspect-color identity), but its also nice to see you still can play a jedi and a sith in a single deck Hope this one sticks on cause it looks fun
So awesome! Love it! Definitely borrowed some rules from Destiny. Looking forward to playing it! Nice editing by the way. And throwing the Wilhelm scream in there was classic. Lol. Nice!
It's a wonderful blend of a lot of games, some Star Wars, and some not! And you're the first to mention the Wilhelm Scream - I did have a lot of fun with the editing, including a number of Star Wars callbacks when I could!
This is such a great resource for players learning about the game! You deserve so much more subscribers and I cannot wait to see more Star Wars Unlimited content from this channel!
It looks neat, but it reminds me of every other "fixed" magic tcg. I wish it had more to make it stand out other than the starwars theme. I didn't see any mechanic that was novel to this game. The video was a great demonstration of the game though!
The cards are very reminiscent of the old 90s- early 2000s era Star Wars card/ board game. Can't remember the name but it was quite complex and the card layout and design reminded me of it right away. The symbols, the designations, everything feels quite familiar.
Great video @Maindeck, your detailed but exuberant method of explaining each rule is very welcoming, for anyone new or experienced in gaming this is as good as they'll get for SW:U rules. Keep up the great work!
@@MaindeckGames Playing other TCGs, I really miss the "round" concept of Destiny. I'm excited to see it make a return in Unlimited. Claiming the battlefield (claiming initiative) was such a huge part of gameplay decisions.
This video was super helpful and easy to follow, the way you presented everything was perfect. Also enjoyed the sound effects, especially the wilhelm scream.
Thanks for the overview! This is looking like it's taking the best aspects of Destiny and transfering it to a a more sustainable game. I've got two rules questions: 1. Can you have multiple units in either arena? 2. Are you able to attack the opponents exhausted units? If so, what happens?
You are very welcome! 1. Yes, despite not showing it in the gameplay, there is no limit to the number of units you may have in either arena. 2. Yes, you may attack a unit regardless of its ready/exhausted status. There is no difference - exhausted defenders also deal their damage back to the attacker.
Absolutely excellent overview video, and loved the example gameplay at the end. Luke definitely ended up on the back foot in that last round, so he would have a bit of an uphill battle, but based on the recent FFG stream, sounds like controlling the Space arena could allow awesome comebacks late-game. I do feel like Luke could have played that last turn better to get both Leia and the Wing Guard down in the ground arena so that, even if you lost initiative, you would have built up more units for the next round. Anyway, great job!
Yes, absolutely! I'd say Luke definitely could have played that third round better! I thought it would be fun to watch Luke make a novice mistake and put some different choices in there - I've seen other people saying he should have played Yoda and Shielded him instead. That Restore could help him grind back a win and the card from Yoda being defeated would help against Vader's resources. Really appreciate the comment!! Glad you enjoyed :)
@@MaindeckGames yeah, I think that was a good choice to show a novice mistake like that to help incentivize less experienced TCG players to think about play sequencing. Good call. Perhaps Yoda and a Shield would be better with Leia and Wing Guard or something better coming in round 4. I suppose it could go either way and may depend on which you think is better for board control and base damage. That will come with experience I think
For sure. The gameplay system is very solid and the fact that we can already see all these potential routes shows some great decision trees ahead of us. I cannot wait for the full release!
I'd suggest that all decks come with a ground marker card and a space marker card, just to help keep track of which side is which if you're not using this playmat.
Fantasy Flight has a long history of having a good game then abandoning it. X-Wing became unplayable, Genesys is an RPG (one of many) that gets no love, they broke Keyforge, and let’s not forget Star Wars Destiny. My better judgment as an LGS says don’t bother with this, but I’ll give them one last chance and I know I shouldn’t.
I totally understand that. I've told everyone the same thing - use your judgment. But I've been impressed with the support they've given this game compared to everything else in the past so far. Whether they deserved it or not, I hope the last chance you give them feels rewarded!
I invested so much into Star Wars destiny. I ordered and shipped them to where I live, hoping to get a head start before they start selling them on my country. Turns out the abandoned game, which was very upsetting.
I think you forgot some. Star wars LCG, Warhammer conquest, L5R, Net runner, game of thrones. FFG has one of the worst track records when it comes to supporting their LCG's and CCGs and their OP is just abysmal. Sadly, The star wars LCG was leagues better than this game imo. I play tested this and it was REALLY bad when we first started. They've corrected a few of the biggest issues but it's still not great and with Lorcana beating them to the punch and also having just a far better company backing them, I feel like this is going to last a few years and go the way of 90% of all their other card games.
Why did the Shield have to be withdrawn when the X-Wing attacked? Is the die used for anything else other than game start? Do bases have abilities? This naturally looks fascinating, with little card loss in terms of random resourcing, and could span the Saga if FF doesn't pull the plug on this. This is like a mix between TCG arenas and Commander style play, with potential for more Commanders to supplement the supporters in other Commander decks. I prefer the LCG collecting approach and am no fan of random boosters, so that's a problem. This is a very clean and concise video on how to play. Thanks so much!
1. The X-wing attacked the TIE, meaning both units dealt damage to each other equal to their attack stats. A Shield upgrade in SWU prevents the first instance of damage of any amount on the unit, then is discarded - so the TIE's full 2 damage it would normally deal in return when attacked was prevented and the Shield was discarded. 2. There are currently no abilities in the game that require a die, and of course any method of randomizing who begins with Initiative will work, but a die is the standard! 3. Yes! There are 4 bases in Spark of Rebellion that have 25 health instead of 30, and have once per game abilities. This video was made before those were spoiled, and I'm certain we'll see more interesting variations in the future. Thanks for your kind words, and I hope these answers help!
As someone who's been playing Magic for almost 20 years, this is something I would be all in on, if not for one thing. A physical card game in 2024 is not going to do well, not even a Star Wars one. I really hope they have plans for some kind of actual video game to play this, even if it's a really simple browser based app.
Thank you for creating this video! It seems like they've borrowed a few mechanics from Magic and that's close to home for me. I hope this game is as fun as you made it sound and it takes off in popularity. Now I'm tempted to check it out.
Thanks for the video! I played a few games with my friends and these were some questions that came up: * Vaders leader card says “On Attack: You may deal 2 damage to a unit”, does this apply to units in space as well as ground? I understand that you can only attack in the same arena as your unit, but the “dealing damage” on the card doesn’t make the distinction. * When I play a card and says “when played: deal x damage to a unit”, such as Vader’s Lightsaber, am I also taking damage from the unit that I choose to deal damage to? Or do we only exchange damage when units are explicitly attacking each other? * Can I play the action on my Leader card, and then play the epic action on my next turn? Sorry for the niche questions! I’m entering a tournament this week so I want to make sure I’m practicing the game right & understanding all the rules
No problem! Vader leader can target ANY unit, regardless of arena with his On Attack trigger. Effects that deal damage are not attacking - the only time you take damage back from a unit is when you declare an Attack on it with a unit. So that damage from the Lightsaber will be dealt to that unit without receiving anything back. Yes, you can use the Epic Action the same turn you use an action on your leader. Your leader does not need to be Ready to use its Epic Action. No worries at all - happy to help!
This really reminds of the game legends of runeterra. Especially with the shared turn system. Only difference so far I'm seeing in concept is the attack token that LoR has
Awesome job with this video. Great production quality. The game reminds me of Hearthstone. I'm excited for it. Your music sounds like the old SNES Star Wars
I only have 1 concern with the way this is played. There is a slight chance that in the right circumstances, you could build a deck to focus hard into a single arena and just go for base damage and ignore most of the unit cards played by your opponent. It is a race for 30 damage to the base and with no limit to the number of units that can be dropped into play in either arena, I could see this being a tactic. Ideally, I imagine you would have a few ground units to primarily act as defenders or hold off your opponent from swarming. I guess you could flip this the other way and focus the ground arena instead but players choice I guess. Maybe this won't be a thing out of the gate with the first release. Limited set of cards to work with and the right balance might stop someone from heavy building to focus a single field. The reason I find it concerning though is because of the dynamic it sets up. Your opponent can attack your units, sure. But if they are not matching you in numbers and depending on the costs of the majority of your space cards (or ground), outnumbering the opponent might be enough to stay ahead. It gets even harder when you have cards like Luke that can put shields out on cards and protect them from direct damage for a turn. With a combat system like this, 1 turn can make a huge difference.
Great job Dan!!! I thought “missed opportunity with no Wilhelm scream” when the first trooper bit the dust but you more than made up for it 😂😂😂. This game looks so spicy, love the destiny tie-ins!
The game looked complicated but thanks for your video it helped me out tremendously in learning the game. I went from passing on the game to officially looking forward to playing it. Like comments below I also don’t trust fantasy flight games with what happened to Star Wars destiny and I loved that game during its run met a great community. But I’ll def give this game a shot.
Glad I could help! I really think people are going to be surprised by FFG this time. Their approach has been entirely different than any of their past games. This is a major product for them and so far I think they've been doing a lot of things very, very right. Hopefully we see that continue!
If they want this game to really get strong, they need to get more product on shelves. They also need to produce a product for more than a few months I wasn’t able to afford buying much for SoR, so now if I want to try building a large/complete collection of that release I’m going to be paying through the nose for it. Luckily I should be able to buy in on the next release.
Game seems easy enough, and that's what Im looking for now days. I dont need every card game to be top notch tourney insanity like a Flesh and Blood or something. If I like the IP, and my kids enjoy it, it's perfect!
Looks like game mechanics they’ve taken from other LCG’s. Pretty much over these kinds of games from FFG as I have enough already. Netrunner, Game of Thrones, Call of Cthulhu etc. I’m guessing it’ll end up being yet another game with tonnes of expansions. By time it’s over you’ve spent $500+ on it. Been there done that with other LCG’s I listed above.
Really makes me wonder if FFG will actually stick with this star wars card game. We've already been through at least 2 failed SW projects with them. IDK if my heart can take it again. I was very skeptical about this game, since the art is off putting imo, but your rules breakdown really shows the game has some potentially compelling gameplay.
I say the same thing to everyone - I TOTALLY understand the burn feeling from the past, so if you feel like you need to wait and see where it goes, go for it! But for my take, what I've been seeing from FFG today is miles different than how Destiny was handled. A lot more transparency, communication, and infrastructure setup is being done that I think will make it able to last a lot longer than their previous ventures. I can't stop playing games of it, so as long as they can nail the turnaround from the FFG of the past, I think it's a smash hit game. Let's hope for the best!
A couple of comments/concerns about the game from what I've listened to: 1) No maximum deck size is a super big concern. In CCGs such as Yu-Gi-Oh! The reason for making a maximum deck size is to prevent situations where people just make a deck of like 2000 cards just to waste time for other players and ruin the experience. Generally speaking if your card game has a maximum deck size, it should be ~1.5x the size of the minimum deck, so Star Wars Unlimited should ideally have a deck size around 75, or they can just hard cap it to 50. 2) Having both players perform actions at the same time seems really cumbersome, would it not be just as easy to just have each turn be separate? 3) The universal resource system is actually a really good mechanic, This makes it so that your resources are always readily available and you aren't sitting there trying to draw a mana/resource. 4) The base/hero aspect is very unique. However unless all base cards have the same HP then the meta would be solved by "Play the biggest HP base."
Thanks for your comments! I'm happy to provide my thoughts on each point too: 1. While there have been a few examples of deck size trolling, this is generally the very rare exception. Games like Magic, UniVersus, and Battle Spirits Saga, among others, have no maximum deck size limit and having judged for all 3 to some capacity, it's just not something that comes up much! 2. The action system creates a totally different gameplay dynamic than alternating full turns that can't be replicated at all with full turns. For example, in SWU, you will have to make decisions like choosing between attacking or playing a removal event with your single first action. From experience with Star Wars Destiny, thinking several actions ahead by considering how the opponent will disrupt your plays with their actions is the key to victory. 3. Agreed! 4. Other bases will likely have lower HP and effects on them, not just have differing HP values. For example, imaging a hypothetical base that says "at the start of the game, draw 7 cards instead of 6." And has 25 HP (or something, I'm not thinking hard about balance numbers right now). That's the kind of thing we expect to see. These 30 HP, no effect bases will likely be the highest HP we see until they print bases with drawback effects to balance it.
@@MaindeckGames Thanks for the reply! After reading the rules a bit more I can definitely see the comparison between this and Star Wars Destiny, I hope the game doesn't fall into the trap that other licensed CCGs fall into of running for like two years and then just dying off. Given they have such a massive media license, the game appears to have some level of organized play already in the works as well, I think there is a chance for this to take off better than other ones.
I agree. FFG is showing so far that they are putting a lot of effort into their planning and also correcting mistakes that Destiny made. Star Wars is a strong enough IP that proper advertising and not massively fumbling key aspects should be enough to keep it running long term. I'm optimistic, but of course always keeping a critical eye out as well.
Great video! Do we know how names are going to work yet? For example I'm assuming we will see a different Yoda in a future set - is the tag under the name what differentiates it from other Yoda cards?
The one weird thing about the card design is that the leaders can't be put in a standard card sleeve. They need a clear card wrap so that both sides are legible.
Yes, they can! And it's quite good - the next damage dealt to that unit will only "pop" one shield token. However, look out for units with Saboteur that will remove ALL shields when they attack a Shielded unit, and still their deal damage to it!
Glad you found it interesting! Yes, Star Wars Unlimited is an upcoming physical TCG. Like most TCGs, some fans are sure to make mods to play it in Tabletop Simulator or other services like Untap, but there are currently no announced plans for any sort of official digital client or digital version of the game.
I'm even more hyped for the game now, it looks really fun and I like the swingy-ness I'm feeling the game provides where the momentum of the game could shift to either player. I can sense a lot of decision-making thoughout the course of a round and how those decision trees can change the course of the game. Definitely looking forward to trying it out once it releases!
Absolutely, even with a limited pool of cards we can see a lot of decisions (and I tried to present that in the gameplay as well). I can't wait to see the whole set 1 pool and get a feel for the deck options as well - the deck building system feels like it should be very open!
Awesome video! Very thoroughly explained and easy to follow. I may have missed it, but I don't understand how the initiative token gets kept or taken away. Can you explain?
The Take the Initiative action takes the initiative token. Only one player can Take the Initiative each phase, and once they do, they must pass all future actions that phase, and will get to take the first action when the game moves to the next round.
The player who takes the initiative in a round gets to take the first action on the next round! Only one player can take the initiative each round and must pass all of their actions after they do so.
Dan, can I ask you how you chose the font for the titles throughout the video such as “Aspect System” and “Card Anatomy” and why you didn’t use something classier like Franklin Demi or Comic Sans?
The font used is nearly identical to the font used on the titles of cards in the game, but thanks for the feedback - I'll try the next one in Papyrus or maybe Jokerman!
Brilliant How To, thank you! One question, is there any way of getting Resource cards back into your hand? Or does resourcing cards mean you can't play them for the rest of that game?
I am SO ready for this to come out, pre ordered a box and Vader sleeves from one of my LGS and hoping to get some local play support. I was a huge fan of Destiny and I love the call backs but also feels like a different game. Literally can't wait to sleeve it up.
Thank you so much, it's super appreciated - both the kind words and the sub! I'm excited to bring more SWU content after the creator celebration this weekend!
I'm skeptical about any non-magic card game but I've always had a soft spot for Star Wars card games. I might check this out... my wallet will not be happy
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RULES FAQ - Answers to frequently asked rules questions will be here!
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Q: Can you have more than one unit in either arena?
A: YES! You can have any number of units in play.
Q: Can you explain Taking the Initiative again?
A: Each round, one player is able to take the action "Take the Initiative". When a player does, they take (or maintain) control of the Initiative marker. The player with the Initiative gets to take the first action in the next round. However, when a player Takes the Initiative, they must pass all subsequent actions that round. If a player has already Taken the Initiative that round, their opponent is not allowed to take that action that round.
Q: How do named characters & Uniqueness work?
A: Units with a star next to their name are Unique. Each player may only have one copy of a unique CARD in play - but you can have two different versions of the same "character" in play. For example, you may two different Luke Skywalkers in play if they are different cards with different subtitles.
that is going to get abused
If i take the initiative during the action phase and my opponent then for example decides to play a card, can i also continue making actions or do i have to wait until he passes to go to the next phase?
Like am i basically locked out of the action phase if i decide to steal/retain the initiative
After taking the Initiative, your only action left is PASS. Your opponent takes non-pass action, you respond with pass, they take another non-pass action and you pass again, then they pass and you pass, the condition for ending the action phase is met so you move on to the regroup phase.
You normally steal or keep the Initiative if you have no non-pass action left to maximize your turn. Unless later in the game maybe you want to go first next to deal lethal damage to the base and win the game or whatever that you're willing to give up your whole action phase that round.@@italianobergs
@@italianobergs you are locked out of the action phase once u take initiative, and your opponent can continue to do as much as he/she wants or can.
This was an excellent introduction. I'm playing in a pre-release event this weekend so having a primer beforehand will be very helpful.
Thanks so much! Good luck in your pre-release event!
Thanks for the demo! It helped me understand how to exhaust the correct number of facedown resources to pay the costs of playing cards and using abilities.
I got so excited when I realized the background music was Dark Forces 😂. Great choice!
Dark Forces was an awesome game!
I would love to see a longer sample play- great commentary! Very helpful for new players !
This was a great introduction video! Just picked up some starter decks and went through a couple of tutorial videos, yours was the best!
Awesome, thank you so much for the kind words!
Another excellent how to play video. I loved playing Star Wars Destiny. And this is very similar. I’m definitely going ALL IN next year on Star Wars unlimited.
Thanks so much! Me too, I'm super excited!
This video was FANTASTIC! The explanation, the cadence of the instructions, the breakdown with art, and at last the game sample. Thanks so much for this! Subbed!!
Thank you!! I'm so glad it could be helpful for you!!
It seems to play really nice, not like other TCGS that you don't do anything and one player does unlimited things, combos etc. Thank you for sharing.
Best teaching video I have seen so far
My dad and I are learning this game it's super easy.
Looks really interesting. I like the commander-like feel (with the aspect-color identity), but its also nice to see you still can play a jedi and a sith in a single deck
Hope this one sticks on cause it looks fun
So awesome! Love it! Definitely borrowed some rules from Destiny. Looking forward to playing it! Nice editing by the way. And throwing the Wilhelm scream in there was classic. Lol. Nice!
It's a wonderful blend of a lot of games, some Star Wars, and some not! And you're the first to mention the Wilhelm Scream - I did have a lot of fun with the editing, including a number of Star Wars callbacks when I could!
This video was incredibly helpful - far easier to follow than the instruction booklet! Thank you.
Just got 2 player starter this week, very simple and helpful video even though initivative is still bit confusing but I'll learn along. Thanks!
This is such a great resource for players learning about the game! You deserve so much more subscribers and I cannot wait to see more Star Wars Unlimited content from this channel!
Thank you so much, that very kind! I really hope it helps people out and I also can't wait to bring out more SWU content!
It looks neat, but it reminds me of every other "fixed" magic tcg. I wish it had more to make it stand out other than the starwars theme. I didn't see any mechanic that was novel to this game. The video was a great demonstration of the game though!
Fantastic overview!
I wasn’t much for a new SW card game but now I’m excited!
Cheers!
The cards are very reminiscent of the old 90s- early 2000s era Star Wars card/ board game. Can't remember the name but it was quite complex and the card layout and design reminded me of it right away. The symbols, the designations, everything feels quite familiar.
The Decipher Customizable Card Game? That was my first TCG! It was a magical game, if a bit convoluted!
Star Wars Epic Duels?
That's the first one that came to my mind, kind of a hybrid of card game and miniature game
My new store opened just in time to host this new game. I'm glad I pre-ordered. It looks really fun to play, and rules interest me greatly.
Excellent to hear! Yes, the game is amazing so I hope you love it too!
Don't know if anyone's commented on this yet but I really appreciate the Star Wars Trilogy GBA music. What a classic game.
Ready for this to release! I'll be opening tons of SWU packs on my channel once I get my first booster box! Already pre-ordered! 😍😍
Yes! It's going to be so great, we'll be ripping open packs live here too!
@@MaindeckGames YESSS! So excited for this game!!
Great video @Maindeck, your detailed but exuberant method of explaining each rule is very welcoming, for anyone new or experienced in gaming this is as good as they'll get for SW:U rules.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
This feels like a more polished version of Destiny. And I'm loving it. Thanks for the awesome video!
You're very welcome! It does seem like they learned some lessons from Destiny and incorporated a lot of other cool ideas!
Definitely gonna miss those dice of destiny
@@MaindeckGames Playing other TCGs, I really miss the "round" concept of Destiny. I'm excited to see it make a return in Unlimited. Claiming the battlefield (claiming initiative) was such a huge part of gameplay decisions.
@@uriahstutzman2475 For real. I have a huge box in my basement with my collection still!
@@666windmill666any number of units are allowed
Damn man. You have me at a point where im about to spend some $$$ on this game. Looks awesome
This video was super helpful and easy to follow, the way you presented everything was perfect. Also enjoyed the sound effects, especially the wilhelm scream.
Really great rundown of the game, and appreciated the sample run through. Great video, thanks a lot!
You are very welcome, thanks so much for the kind words!
Thanks for the overview! This is looking like it's taking the best aspects of Destiny and transfering it to a a more sustainable game.
I've got two rules questions:
1. Can you have multiple units in either arena?
2. Are you able to attack the opponents exhausted units? If so, what happens?
You are very welcome!
1. Yes, despite not showing it in the gameplay, there is no limit to the number of units you may have in either arena.
2. Yes, you may attack a unit regardless of its ready/exhausted status. There is no difference - exhausted defenders also deal their damage back to the attacker.
Thanks for the explanation, going to the prerelease event tomorrow. Wish me luck :D.
Good luck!!!
@@MaindeckGames2nd place with two ties, but there were only four of us sady :D Great guys tho. Game is very fun to play.
Absolutely excellent overview video, and loved the example gameplay at the end. Luke definitely ended up on the back foot in that last round, so he would have a bit of an uphill battle, but based on the recent FFG stream, sounds like controlling the Space arena could allow awesome comebacks late-game. I do feel like Luke could have played that last turn better to get both Leia and the Wing Guard down in the ground arena so that, even if you lost initiative, you would have built up more units for the next round. Anyway, great job!
Yes, absolutely! I'd say Luke definitely could have played that third round better! I thought it would be fun to watch Luke make a novice mistake and put some different choices in there - I've seen other people saying he should have played Yoda and Shielded him instead. That Restore could help him grind back a win and the card from Yoda being defeated would help against Vader's resources.
Really appreciate the comment!! Glad you enjoyed :)
@@MaindeckGames yeah, I think that was a good choice to show a novice mistake like that to help incentivize less experienced TCG players to think about play sequencing. Good call. Perhaps Yoda and a Shield would be better with Leia and Wing Guard or something better coming in round 4. I suppose it could go either way and may depend on which you think is better for board control and base damage. That will come with experience I think
For sure. The gameplay system is very solid and the fact that we can already see all these potential routes shows some great decision trees ahead of us. I cannot wait for the full release!
I'd suggest that all decks come with a ground marker card and a space marker card, just to help keep track of which side is which if you're not using this playmat.
Awesome video cant wait for more unlimited content!
Thank you! Stay tuned for later this week to catch something spicy!
Great introduction, well explained, easy to follow.
Nice explanation and mega visuals 😊
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful for you!
Nice exlplained, good animations!
Thanks so much! Glad I could help!
This game looks so much fun, I loved destiny and still have some decks to play with! I will be playing this for sure!
Fantasy Flight has a long history of having a good game then abandoning it. X-Wing became unplayable, Genesys is an RPG (one of many) that gets no love, they broke Keyforge, and let’s not forget Star Wars Destiny. My better judgment as an LGS says don’t bother with this, but I’ll give them one last chance and I know I shouldn’t.
I totally understand that. I've told everyone the same thing - use your judgment. But I've been impressed with the support they've given this game compared to everything else in the past so far. Whether they deserved it or not, I hope the last chance you give them feels rewarded!
I invested so much into Star Wars destiny. I ordered and shipped them to where I live, hoping to get a head start before they start selling them on my country. Turns out the abandoned game, which was very upsetting.
X wing was doing amazingly until it was taken from them and given to AMG. Op kits and lots of events to fill the calender.
I think you forgot some. Star wars LCG, Warhammer conquest, L5R, Net runner, game of thrones.
FFG has one of the worst track records when it comes to supporting their LCG's and CCGs and their OP is just abysmal.
Sadly, The star wars LCG was leagues better than this game imo. I play tested this and it was REALLY bad when we first started. They've corrected a few of the biggest issues but it's still not great and with Lorcana beating them to the punch and also having just a far better company backing them, I feel like this is going to last a few years and go the way of 90% of all their other card games.
Yeah but Marvel Champions is awesome? No point only listing the bad and forgetting the good 👍
I was really down on this, but your demo makes it look like a fun MTG/Lorcana/Destiny hybrid.
Awesome! I was unsure right away too but the gameplay definitely solidified my excitement!
Great video explaining how the game works. Thank you!
Why did the Shield have to be withdrawn when the X-Wing attacked?
Is the die used for anything else other than game start?
Do bases have abilities?
This naturally looks fascinating, with little card loss in terms of random resourcing, and could span the Saga if FF doesn't pull the plug on this. This is like a mix between TCG arenas and Commander style play, with potential for more Commanders to supplement the supporters in other Commander decks. I prefer the LCG collecting approach and am no fan of random boosters, so that's a problem.
This is a very clean and concise video on how to play. Thanks so much!
1. The X-wing attacked the TIE, meaning both units dealt damage to each other equal to their attack stats. A Shield upgrade in SWU prevents the first instance of damage of any amount on the unit, then is discarded - so the TIE's full 2 damage it would normally deal in return when attacked was prevented and the Shield was discarded.
2. There are currently no abilities in the game that require a die, and of course any method of randomizing who begins with Initiative will work, but a die is the standard!
3. Yes! There are 4 bases in Spark of Rebellion that have 25 health instead of 30, and have once per game abilities. This video was made before those were spoiled, and I'm certain we'll see more interesting variations in the future.
Thanks for your kind words, and I hope these answers help!
As someone who's been playing Magic for almost 20 years, this is something I would be all in on, if not for one thing. A physical card game in 2024 is not going to do well, not even a Star Wars one. I really hope they have plans for some kind of actual video game to play this, even if it's a really simple browser based app.
I like it! Thanks for the demo! Definitely a Day 1 for me.
You're very welcome - same here!
Thank you for creating this video! It seems like they've borrowed a few mechanics from Magic and that's close to home for me. I hope this game is as fun as you made it sound and it takes off in popularity. Now I'm tempted to check it out.
Fantastic video thank you!!!! Now I'm ready to play!
Amazing how to play video - so well done!
Thank you so much, it's so nice to hear that!
Thanks for the video! I played a few games with my friends and these were some questions that came up:
* Vaders leader card says “On Attack: You may deal 2 damage to a unit”, does this apply to units in space as well as ground? I understand that you can only attack in the same arena as your unit, but the “dealing damage” on the card doesn’t make the distinction.
* When I play a card and says “when played: deal x damage to a unit”, such as Vader’s Lightsaber, am I also taking damage from the unit that I choose to deal damage to? Or do we only exchange damage when units are explicitly attacking each other?
* Can I play the action on my Leader card, and then play the epic action on my next turn?
Sorry for the niche questions! I’m entering a tournament this week so I want to make sure I’m practicing the game right & understanding all the rules
No problem!
Vader leader can target ANY unit, regardless of arena with his On Attack trigger.
Effects that deal damage are not attacking - the only time you take damage back from a unit is when you declare an Attack on it with a unit. So that damage from the Lightsaber will be dealt to that unit without receiving anything back.
Yes, you can use the Epic Action the same turn you use an action on your leader. Your leader does not need to be Ready to use its Epic Action.
No worries at all - happy to help!
This really reminds of the game legends of runeterra. Especially with the shared turn system. Only difference so far I'm seeing in concept is the attack token that LoR has
Awesome job with this video. Great production quality. The game reminds me of Hearthstone. I'm excited for it. Your music sounds like the old SNES Star Wars
Thank you so much! The music was from the Super Star Wars SNES series :)
I only have 1 concern with the way this is played.
There is a slight chance that in the right circumstances, you could build a deck to focus hard into a single arena and just go for base damage and ignore most of the unit cards played by your opponent. It is a race for 30 damage to the base and with no limit to the number of units that can be dropped into play in either arena, I could see this being a tactic.
Ideally, I imagine you would have a few ground units to primarily act as defenders or hold off your opponent from swarming.
I guess you could flip this the other way and focus the ground arena instead but players choice I guess.
Maybe this won't be a thing out of the gate with the first release. Limited set of cards to work with and the right balance might stop someone from heavy building to focus a single field. The reason I find it concerning though is because of the dynamic it sets up. Your opponent can attack your units, sure. But if they are not matching you in numbers and depending on the costs of the majority of your space cards (or ground), outnumbering the opponent might be enough to stay ahead. It gets even harder when you have cards like Luke that can put shields out on cards and protect them from direct damage for a turn. With a combat system like this, 1 turn can make a huge difference.
Thank you, that makes my choice on purchasing this easier
The Demo was great thanks!
You are very welcome, thanks for the comment!
Great job Dan!!! I thought “missed opportunity with no Wilhelm scream” when the first trooper bit the dust but you more than made up for it 😂😂😂. This game looks so spicy, love the destiny tie-ins!
The game looked complicated but thanks for your video it helped me out tremendously in learning the game. I went from passing on the game to officially looking forward to playing it. Like comments below I also don’t trust fantasy flight games with what happened to Star Wars destiny and I loved that game during its run met a great community. But I’ll def give this game a shot.
Glad I could help! I really think people are going to be surprised by FFG this time. Their approach has been entirely different than any of their past games. This is a major product for them and so far I think they've been doing a lot of things very, very right. Hopefully we see that continue!
Great overview of the rules! This a perfect starting point for new players.
Thanks so much - that's the goal, I sure hope it helps people!
Yes, absolutely. You can have any amount of ground or space units in play.
There is a lot to show in a short amount of time! I apologize for letting you down on that, but I've included it in the FAQ pinned post.
Great video Dan! Game is looking good. Just played my first few games yesterday
Awesome! Hope you had a blast, thanks so much!
Thanks. Really enjoyed the sample game play.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment!
If they want this game to really get strong, they need to get more product on shelves. They also need to produce a product for more than a few months I wasn’t able to afford buying much for SoR, so now if I want to try building a large/complete collection of that release I’m going to be paying through the nose for it. Luckily I should be able to buy in on the next release.
Very clean and polished presentation! Well done!
This was a great video. Well done.
those text on the top, illustration on the bottom cards dont look too pleasing but aside that the game feels nice.
also top video and explanation!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
This was a great video. Good job!
Thank you so much!
How'd you get this up so fast? This is great!
I know a few maneuvers! 😆
Great tutorial! Even more excited now!
I just can’t wait to this cards game into my hands soon.
Game seems easy enough, and that's what Im looking for now days. I dont need every card game to be top notch tourney insanity like a Flesh and Blood or something. If I like the IP, and my kids enjoy it, it's perfect!
Definitely feels like a easy game to get into, but plenty of depth if you want to look for it too!
The demo was helpful, thank you!
This was super useful, great explanation. Thanks!
Looks like game mechanics they’ve taken from other LCG’s.
Pretty much over these kinds of games from FFG as I have enough already. Netrunner, Game of Thrones, Call of Cthulhu etc.
I’m guessing it’ll end up being yet another game with tonnes of expansions. By time it’s over you’ve spent $500+ on it.
Been there done that with other LCG’s I listed above.
Well, it's a TCG, so if it doesn't have tons of expansions, people will be quite upset!
@@MaindeckGames that’s why I won’t be bothering. It’ll end up too expensive.
Amazing how to play video, thank you for making it
So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your kind comment!
Really makes me wonder if FFG will actually stick with this star wars card game. We've already been through at least 2 failed SW projects with them. IDK if my heart can take it again. I was very skeptical about this game, since the art is off putting imo, but your rules breakdown really shows the game has some potentially compelling gameplay.
I say the same thing to everyone - I TOTALLY understand the burn feeling from the past, so if you feel like you need to wait and see where it goes, go for it! But for my take, what I've been seeing from FFG today is miles different than how Destiny was handled. A lot more transparency, communication, and infrastructure setup is being done that I think will make it able to last a lot longer than their previous ventures. I can't stop playing games of it, so as long as they can nail the turnaround from the FFG of the past, I think it's a smash hit game. Let's hope for the best!
A couple of comments/concerns about the game from what I've listened to:
1) No maximum deck size is a super big concern. In CCGs such as Yu-Gi-Oh! The reason for making a maximum deck size is to prevent situations where people just make a deck of like 2000 cards just to waste time for other players and ruin the experience.
Generally speaking if your card game has a maximum deck size, it should be ~1.5x the size of the minimum deck, so Star Wars Unlimited should ideally have a deck size around 75, or they can just hard cap it to 50.
2) Having both players perform actions at the same time seems really cumbersome, would it not be just as easy to just have each turn be separate?
3) The universal resource system is actually a really good mechanic, This makes it so that your resources are always readily available and you aren't sitting there trying to draw a mana/resource.
4) The base/hero aspect is very unique. However unless all base cards have the same HP then the meta would be solved by "Play the biggest HP base."
Thanks for your comments! I'm happy to provide my thoughts on each point too:
1. While there have been a few examples of deck size trolling, this is generally the very rare exception. Games like Magic, UniVersus, and Battle Spirits Saga, among others, have no maximum deck size limit and having judged for all 3 to some capacity, it's just not something that comes up much!
2. The action system creates a totally different gameplay dynamic than alternating full turns that can't be replicated at all with full turns. For example, in SWU, you will have to make decisions like choosing between attacking or playing a removal event with your single first action. From experience with Star Wars Destiny, thinking several actions ahead by considering how the opponent will disrupt your plays with their actions is the key to victory.
3. Agreed!
4. Other bases will likely have lower HP and effects on them, not just have differing HP values. For example, imaging a hypothetical base that says "at the start of the game, draw 7 cards instead of 6." And has 25 HP (or something, I'm not thinking hard about balance numbers right now). That's the kind of thing we expect to see. These 30 HP, no effect bases will likely be the highest HP we see until they print bases with drawback effects to balance it.
@@MaindeckGames Thanks for the reply! After reading the rules a bit more I can definitely see the comparison between this and Star Wars Destiny, I hope the game doesn't fall into the trap that other licensed CCGs fall into of running for like two years and then just dying off. Given they have such a massive media license, the game appears to have some level of organized play already in the works as well, I think there is a chance for this to take off better than other ones.
I agree. FFG is showing so far that they are putting a lot of effort into their planning and also correcting mistakes that Destiny made. Star Wars is a strong enough IP that proper advertising and not massively fumbling key aspects should be enough to keep it running long term. I'm optimistic, but of course always keeping a critical eye out as well.
Awesome tutorial!
Great video! Do we know how names are going to work yet? For example I'm assuming we will see a different Yoda in a future set - is the tag under the name what differentiates it from other Yoda cards?
FFG is going to clarify Uniqueness rules in the near future, stay tuned! I'll post an update to the pinned FAQ when that happens.
The one weird thing about the card design is that the leaders can't be put in a standard card sleeve. They need a clear card wrap so that both sides are legible.
Something neat that Gamegenic does is include a clear sleeve with all their sleeve packs that you can use for your leader!
@@MaindeckGames If the booster packs weren't like $10 each right now I would buy some cards lol
Your video was extremely helpful in explaining the game. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I'm forever ruined by Star Wars CCG by Decipher.
First time at your chanel. It was a great tutorial, thank you!
I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for the kind comment!
@@MaindeckGames Also, huge respect for using Wilhelm sream at 15:56 )) Really fitting!
Great video!
Really looking forward to this coming out in march! Can a unit have more than 1 shield token?
Yes, they can! And it's quite good - the next damage dealt to that unit will only "pop" one shield token. However, look out for units with Saboteur that will remove ALL shields when they attack a Shielded unit, and still their deal damage to it!
Kinda reminds me of a light version of the game by decipher. I really liked that game.
That was my first TCG - very fond memories!
That's an interesting video, thanks!
As i understand we can only get an offline version of this? No option for mobile/pc version like TES Legends?
Glad you found it interesting! Yes, Star Wars Unlimited is an upcoming physical TCG. Like most TCGs, some fans are sure to make mods to play it in Tabletop Simulator or other services like Untap, but there are currently no announced plans for any sort of official digital client or digital version of the game.
I'm even more hyped for the game now, it looks really fun and I like the swingy-ness I'm feeling the game provides where the momentum of the game could shift to either player. I can sense a lot of decision-making thoughout the course of a round and how those decision trees can change the course of the game. Definitely looking forward to trying it out once it releases!
Absolutely, even with a limited pool of cards we can see a lot of decisions (and I tried to present that in the gameplay as well). I can't wait to see the whole set 1 pool and get a feel for the deck options as well - the deck building system feels like it should be very open!
Awesome video! Very thoroughly explained and easy to follow. I may have missed it, but I don't understand how the initiative token gets kept or taken away. Can you explain?
The Take the Initiative action takes the initiative token. Only one player can Take the Initiative each phase, and once they do, they must pass all future actions that phase, and will get to take the first action when the game moves to the next round.
Great video! Thanks!
Nice vid, might have to watch it again tho, I cant recall what taking the initiative means heh
The player who takes the initiative in a round gets to take the first action on the next round! Only one player can take the initiative each round and must pass all of their actions after they do so.
Thanks, bud. This was great.
Glad it was helpful for you!
Thanks for this video!
You are very welcome, so glad it could help people!
I will play this once the game has proven to be fully supported by the devs and when it's been around for a good year or 2.
As a Destiny veteran, I like what I see
Amazing video! Does damage replenish if a unit is not removed?
Damage stays on units until the damage is removed or the unit is defeated/leaves play! It doesn't clear at end of turn like some other games!
Can't wait till gencon when I get to try out this game
Same! I'm in the 9 AM Demo on Thursday, first possible chance! Can't wait to catch up with the Star Wars community!
I have 9am Saturday. Couldn't get off work during the week
Imagine rage quitting a game against yourself 19:00😶
I'm my own worst enemy!
Dan, can I ask you how you chose the font for the titles throughout the video such as “Aspect System” and “Card Anatomy” and why you didn’t use something classier like Franklin Demi or Comic Sans?
The font used is nearly identical to the font used on the titles of cards in the game, but thanks for the feedback - I'll try the next one in Papyrus or maybe Jokerman!
Awesome. Thanks for the video...
You are very welcome!
Brilliant How To, thank you! One question, is there any way of getting Resource cards back into your hand? Or does resourcing cards mean you can't play them for the rest of that game?
Card effects will let you! Check out Lando Calrissian!
@@MaindeckGames Nice, thank you
We will definitely see a deck limit added in the first year of competitive play. Unlimited deck size can be exploited too well
Many card games have no issues with no maximum deck size, so I guess we will see!
@@MaindeckGames I hope it does work out! I remember when Yugioh ran into that issue with the thousand card deck lmao
Need a Spaceballs set.
Now to wait
I've got a really good feeling about this!
I am SO ready for this to come out, pre ordered a box and Vader sleeves from one of my LGS and hoping to get some local play support. I was a huge fan of Destiny and I love the call backs but also feels like a different game. Literally can't wait to sleeve it up.
also the editing and visuals were A+ you get a day one sub from me well done.
Thank you so much, it's super appreciated - both the kind words and the sub! I'm excited to bring more SWU content after the creator celebration this weekend!
I'm skeptical about any non-magic card game but I've always had a soft spot for Star Wars card games. I might check this out... my wallet will not be happy
Star Wars games are my weakness too!
as if magic was any good.
Multiplayer is possible as well ? Count me in.